The Plastic Challenge Continues

Plastic Free July is over, but our challenge to you continues: reduce (or even eliminate!) single-use plastics in your life.

Were you able to make some changes? Maybe you’ve decided to start saying no to single-use plastic shopping bags. Or you’ve decided you’re ready to make the switch from single-use sandwich bags to a reusable one. Whatever it is you’ve committed to, great work! We know these changes aren’t easy. But be encouraged knowing they’re worth it. By cutting down on plastic in your life, you’re:

Advocacy – Don’t forget that your voice is powerful. In fact, we know of two different Winnipeg food trucks who moved from styrofoam packing to compostable packaging because of requests from their customers. It’s worth it to share your sustainability requests with businesses.

And finally, in case you haven’t seen it enough already, here’s our list of 10 ways to reduce single-use plastics in your life:

Carry a reusable straw with you

Carry a set of reusable cutlery with you

Bring your own shopping bag with you to the grocery store

Shop at bulk stores using your own refillable container

Use a reusable produce bag rather than the plastic ones provided at grocery stores

Switch from a plastic toothbrush to a bamboo toothbrush

Bring your own reusable mug/water bottle with you

DIY! Make your own household products or get your household product containers refilled

Start using a shampoo bar rather than a bottle of shampoo (and soap bars rather than body wash)